- Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
- Hours: Flexible
- Contract: Associate/self employed
- Rate: £70 per hour, £40 per hour travel time, 55p per mile mileage
KT Healthcare is a family-owned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental services, mental health and brain injury rehabilitation. We work closely with local authorities, schools and families to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that makes a genuine difference.
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Therapies team, supporting a young person in Welwyn Garden City.
This is an excellent opportunity to deliver highly specialist occupational therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping a young person with a language disorder associated with deafness.
The Role
- Deliver weekly direct occupational therapy sessions as well as ad-hoc indirect support across the academic year
- Set meaningful therapy goals using a sensory integration approach informed by metacognitive, interoception-informed, regulation literacy and client-centred practice
- Support the young person to develop sensory awareness, emotional regulation, self-care, independence and fine motor skills
- Coach and support school staff and other key adults to embed therapeutic strategies into daily routines
- Monitor progress and adapt programmes to ensure interventions remain effective
- Liaise with parents, education staff and other professionals
- Maintain accurate clinical records, attend multidisciplinary meetings and produce an annual review report where required
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience working with children and young people with autism and additional needs
- Knowledge of sensory integration principles and neuro-affirming practice
- Experience supporting emotional regulation, sensory processing and functional independence
- Excellent communication, report writing and multidisciplinary working skills.
- The ability to coach and empower families, education staff and other professionals
- Experience supporting young people within educational settings would be highly desirable.
What We Offer
- A supportive and professional working environment
- Access to group training and continued professional development
- Regular peer support and 1:1 supervision sessions
- Flexible working arrangements
- Highly competitive rates of pay
- Flexible working arrangements agreed between the therapist, school, family and young person.
- Opportunity for further work as our services continue to grow.
This is a critical role and we are keen to hear from Occupational Therapists who are passionate about helping children and young people achieve meaningful outcomes through person-centred, evidence-based practice.
Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Hertfordshire in Welwyn Garden City employer: Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Limited
KT Healthcare is an exceptional employer that prioritises meaningful connections and high-quality service in the field of Autism Diagnostic Services. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive HR support and development opportunities within a collaborative and supportive work culture. Our family-owned ethos fosters a positive environment where every team member is valued, making it an ideal place for passionate HR professionals to thrive and contribute to impactful initiatives.
Contact Details:
Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Limited Recruitment Team
